Deputy Director of Housing and Community Development

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Full Time Senior Management Stuckey, Hughesville, MD, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $95,069.00 To $ Annually

Job Description

Summary:

The Deputy Director of Housing and Community Development is responsible for planning, development, financing, implementation, and oversight of affordable housing and community development initiatives throughout Southern Maryland. This position provides leadership for all aspects of affordable housing development, including site acquisition, land development, financing, construction management, regulatory approvals, project implementation, and long-term asset management.

The Deputy Director serves as the Agency's lead management official responsible for affordable housing development activities involving the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program, USDA Rural Development Programs, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, and other federal, state, local, and private financing sources. The position is responsible for development finance activities, including financial feasibility analysis, predevelopment financing, construction financing, permanent financing, multi-year operating projections, and long-term asset sustainability.

The Deputy Director oversees housing counseling services, rental housing operations, property management relationships, Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP), Emergency Food Programs, maintenance operations, and other assigned community development initiatives. The position assembles and manages development teams, including architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, attorneys, lenders, syndicators, investors, and governmental agencies to ensure the successful completion of housing and community development projects.

The Deputy Director assists the President/CEO in the planning, administration, and strategic management of Agency operations. In the absence of the President/CEO, and when designated by the President/CEO or Board of Directors, the Deputy Director may serve as Acting Executive Officer and exercise delegated authority necessary to ensure continuity of Agency operations. The Deputy Director position reports directly to the President/CEO and is accountable for the effective and satisfactory performance of all essential job functions.

Position Requirements

Summary:

Education & Experience

• Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in urban or Regional Planning, Real Estate Development, Civil Engineering, Public Administration, Business Administration, Community Development, Finance, or related field.
• Required Experience:
  • Minimum five (5) years of experience in urban planning and housing development.
  • Minimum five (5) years of experience in construction project management, preferably projects valued at $6M or more.
  • Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible supervisory or management experience overseeing program staff, contractors, and related services.
  • Demonstrated experience managing budgets, grants, contracts, funding applications, and long-term development finance activities.
• Preferred Experience:
  • Experience with nonprofit 501(c) (3) affordable/workforce housing.
  • Experience with Community Action Agencies and federally funded programs.
  • Master’s degree in public administration, Business Administration, Community Development, Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, or related field.

Technical Expertise

• Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program.
• HOME Investment Partnerships Program.
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding and other federal, state, local,
• private financing sources.
• Construction management and project development.
• Property management and asset management oversight.
• Strong Financial Management
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Budgeting preparation and oversight
  • Funding application development
  • Development finance including predevelopment, construction, and permanent financing)
  • Long-term financial planning 20+ year proformas
  • Financial feasibility analysis and long-term asset sustainability…